Old Maps of Basin, Montana

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Basin, MT maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Helena
    1889 Map of Helena
    1889 Helena
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Montana territory is caught in a moment of feverish railroad and mining expansion just before the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain routes and rail stations through settlements like Marysville, Wickes, and the bustling territorial hub of Helena.

  2. 1893 Map of Helena
    1893 Map of Helena
    1893 Helena
    1893 Print · USGS
    Montana's gold and silver boom is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the rail lines and mining camps radiating from the territorial capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Helena or locate vanished sites like Blackfoot City and Gloster.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1899 Map of Boulder
    1899 Map of Boulder
    1899 Boulder
    1899 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was at the peak of its mining and railroad boom when this survey was conducted. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Boulder and Wickes, as well as numerous hard-rock sites like the Hidden Treasure Mine and Amazon Mill.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Helena, 1956 Print
    1899 Helena
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Montana gold country and the Continental Divide appear here at the close of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining and rail networks connecting Helena and Butte, including Pikes Peak Mill, Marysville, and Ft. Harrison.

  5. 1903 Map of Helena
    1903 Map of Helena
    1903 Helena
    1903 Print · USGS
    Montana's mining heartland comes alive at the dawn of the new century, from the state capital to the copper-rich summits above the Silver Bow. Trace the early rail lines serving Marysville, locate the historic barracks of Ft. Harrison, and follow the mountain trails through Mullan Pass.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Butte, 1949 Print
    1947 Butte
    1949 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the peak of its rail-and-river era shows the vital connections between the mining and industrial centers of Butte and Helena. Researchers can trace the three major railroad lines serving mountain settlements like Garrison, Philipsburg, and Warm Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Basin, 1956 Print
    1954 Basin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Powell Counties were centers of intense mountain industry in the mid-fifties, linked by the GREAT NORTHERN rail line. Researchers can trace dozens of individual lode and placer operations, including the Monarch Mine, Bullion Mine, and the local rail hub at Basin.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Butte
    1958 Map of Butte
    1958 Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Montana's mining and rail corridors are captured in the late fifties, from the urban bustle of the Copper King cities to high mountain passes. Researchers can trace the path of the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Deer Lodge and locate remote outposts like Potomac Post Office.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Map of Butte
    1960 Butte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Montana at the dawn of the sixties is defined by its industrial mining hubs and the railroads that connect them. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Milwaukee Road through Butte or locate smaller settlements like Southern Cross and Bearmouth.

  10. 1962 Map of Butte
    1962 Map of Butte
    1962 Butte
    1962 Print · USGS
    Western Montana in the early sixties remains a landscape of industrial muscle and high-mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific through Deer Lodge and the mining history around Anaconda and Philipsburg.

  11. 1985 Map of Basin, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Basin, 1986 Print
    1985 Basin
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s mining and mountain terrain is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the settlement of Basin. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at the Cem or follow the route of the Abandoned Railroad along the Boulder River.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1994 Map of Butte North
    1994 Map of Butte North
    1994 Butte North
    1994 Print · USGS
    Western Montana in the nineties was a landscape defined by ranching legacy and high-altitude mining. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional history at the Deer Lodge Prison Farm or locate old claims like the Saratoga Mine and Morning Glory Mine.

  13. 1996 Map of Basin, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Basin, 1998 Print
    1996 Basin
    1998 Print · USGS
    The mining-district landscape of Jefferson County is documented here in the mid-1990s, centered on the settlement of Basin. Researchers can trace old claims and workings including the Bullion Mine, Crystal Mine, and Helper Mine along the mountain drainages.

  14. 2011 Map of Basin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Basin, 2011 Print
    2011 Basin
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Basin, including Bernice, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Basin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Basin, 2014 Print
    2014 Basin
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Basin, including Bernice, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2017 Map of Basin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Basin, 2017 Print
    2017 Basin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Basin, including Bernice, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2020 Map of Basin, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Basin, 2020 Print
    2020 Basin
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Basin, including Bernice, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2024 Map of Basin, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Basin, 2024 Print
    2024 Basin
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high country of Jefferson County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the mountain settlements of Basin and Bernice. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Basin Creek Rd and locate family landmarks like Swede Park or the Klies Air Strip.

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